Law School Hosts International Family Law Conference

The University of Minnesota Law School on April 27-28 hosted the North American Regional Conference of the International Society of Family Law (ISFL).

The two-day conference, co-sponsored by the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, featured more than 60 speakers and panelists. The theme of the gathering focused on “Inequality and the Future of Family Law.” Faculty from the Law School who presented at the conference included Professors Brian Bix, June Carbone, Barry Feld ’69, Jill Hasday, Perry Moriearty, and Laura Thomas.

Hosting a regional ISFL conference demonstrates the strength of the family law program at the Law School. Family law is one of 11 concentrations that Minnesota Law students can choose from. Students who enroll have the opportunity to hone their practical skills in a number of clinical programs involving family-related matters.

“We have a tremendous family law program here at the Law School,” said Carbone, who organized the conference. “Serving as a host site is just one of the many ways we have become a leading program in the family law field."